Downer EDI wins $100 million BMA contract

$100 million win for Downer EDI with new 2 year BMA contract

Downer EDI, an†Australian engineering and infrastructure management services provider has announced on the ASX that it has won a two-year A$100 million mining services contract Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA). The contract is for its Blackwater coal mine in the Central Queensland Bowen Basin.

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According to the company`s ASX announcement, it’ll start work at the mine in July 2015; plus the contract has an option for one more year extension.

“Downer has a strong track record of providing mining services to BMA and helping it to drive efficiencies across its operations,”Ě said Chief Executive Officer of Downer, Grant Fenn.

“We look forward to extending our working relationship and continuing to deliver efficient solutions for the Blackwater coal mine.”Ě

Where are the BMA mines in Queensland

BMA operates seven mines in the Bowen Basin.

Goonyella Riverside

Broadmeadow

Daunia

Peak Downs

Saraji

Crinum

Blackwater; and

Caval Ridge and the Hay Point Coal Terminal near Mackay.

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